Come with me to get COMPREHENSIVE BLOODWORK// How I am optimizing my health
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- Опубліковано 21 чер 2024
- Hi guys,
Happy Saturday! This week I am so excited to bring you along as I get some blood work done! Hope you enjoy!
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I love hearing someone else say that they're "so excited to do bloodwork" because i literally look forward to it like christmas! 🤣
HAHA, I literally get so excited when it is that time of year! Thank you so much for the comment!💚
Congratulations on your bloodwork 🎉 I’m sure you are relieved because bloodwork can be stressful to wait on. I’m pre diabetic so my Dr. checks mine every 6 months. I’ve been pre diabetic since 2015. But have cut out carbs. Drink water & tea. Have a great Sunday. LoveLove your channel.
So glad you like the content! Thank you so much for sharing! I am here to support you on your health journey in any way that I can!💚
I am always amazed at how naturally beautiful you are! 😮
Awww thank you so much, you are so sweet! 💚
Hehe first one, love your videos! 🥰
So glad you like the videos! Thank you so much for the comment!💚
❤ videos...I learn so much even at 70 yo. I had blood work done to ✔️ my iron levels.
Do glad you like them! Thank you so much for the comment! 💚
Can you talk more about ways to naturally reduce AM cortisol levels? Thanks in advance!
Yes, I will try to add that in to other videos! Thank you so much for the comment!💚
High cholesterol and diabetes runs in my family. I'm always borderline high in my cholesterol levels and that's why I'm trying to improve my diet and eat more plant based. I was curious about your cholesterol with the amount of eggs you eat. What are your thoughts around eggs and cholesterol? I don't have them regularly, but I do enjoy them from time to time. I get my blood work tested in Nov and hope I see some improvements. With healthier eating I've also lost about 10lbs since last Nov. Very interesting video thank you for sharing your knowledge!
So in terms of cholesterol we know the 2 main factors in the diet are saturated fat and fibre. We know now that dietary cholesterol does not significantly impact blood cholesterol. With that being said eggs can contribute to cholesterol through their saturated fat content. Right now I am working on keeping my saturated fat under 10% (consist with the guidelines). So I may start to decrease the eggs over the next few weeks!
It sounds like you are on the right track with your health, so hopefully you see improvements in November! We also know that particle size/ quality matters when it comes to LDL, so testing that can be helpful as well!
Hope that all helps! 💚
@@drclairelockridgend yes, very helpful! Thank you so much for explaining it further. 😊
Do you have an opinion on the ketogenic diet? Are any of your patients on a keto diet? Thanks for the great video and congrats on the bloodwork!
So the ketogenic was developed specifically for epilepsy. I don’t really use it in my practice, as I find women (who I mainly see) at least need some carbohydrates. With that being said I have had some patients have really good results on a lower carbohydrate diet (providing that it is still high fibre with LOTS of veggies). Hope that helps 💚
This is such a silly question but how do you cook your soft boiled eggs?
Not a silly question at all! I boil them in big batches for 8 minutes then right into cold water and in the fridge! Hope that helps 💚
What does "deficiency in glucose insulin interaction" mean? I came across this while reading and I didn't quite understand it. What tests sort this out, the ones you talked about today? My current goal is better sleep. I'm post menopausal. I did a dried urine test. My cortisol was ok, but most everything else was way off. I made an appointment with my gyn and basically she said, "what do you want me to do about it? I never test women this far into menopause so?" I've been focusing on blood sugar balance (# is normal) and stress. Are diet strategies mainly about blood sugar? What in the diet optimizes hormones? Thanks!
So a deficiency in "glucose-insulin interaction" can sometimes refer to insulin resistance. As I said in the video, the 2-hour insulin glucose challenge test is the best test for assessing insulin sensitivity.
Thank you for sharing about your health journey. I personlly also do not use the DUTCH hormon test in women who are in peri menopuase or meopuse, for the reason that we know that the hormones will be low. I find that comprehensive blood work and DEXA scans are much more applicable.
The diet strategies that I discuss here are helpful for metabolic and hormonal health. As we move through menopause, our risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes increases. I also tell women in menopause that protein requirements increase as we tend to lose more muscle (so pairing it with strength training is important). Our risk for osteoporosis also increases, so making sure we are getting enough calcium and vitamin D is important.
Hope this helps, thank you so much for the comment!💚
Me too!
I’m assuming this is for social media free Sundays? 💚
@drclairelockridgend no, I could watch you any day! Lol 😊
What would you say is the most important/relevant bloodwork to have done almost a year post partum? I am still have very long and irregular cycles (this was an issue before pregnancy too) and am going down the PCOS fact finding mission right now but not sure exactly what I should be looking for.
So, for PCOS, the diagnosis is made with the Rotterdam criteria, so you could speak with your health care provider about that.
In terms of bloodwork testing, FSH and LH can be helpful for assessing PCOS. Coming off of pregnancy, you want to be looking at nutrient stores (especially iron), thyroid function, liver funtion, lipids and infalmatory markers. Hormonal testing may be helpful, although that may depend on if and how long you brest fed for.
Like I said in the video, PCOS is closely associated with insulin resistance (we know that this often drives the high androgens in that condition), so getting a thorough assessment of blood sugar control can be helpful.
Really looking 1:1 with someone who can take your case and determine the best bloodwork and next steps for you is best!
Hope that helps 💚
@@drclairelockridgend thank you so much!!!
@@sandrak4887 You are so welcome!! Also, I forgot to say CONGRATULATIONS on being a new mom 👼
Do you use boneless chicken thighs or with the bone? Looks like boneless. In my area you can only get bone in with skin or boneless skinless.
I get skin on and boneless!
I noticed that you don’t eat yogurt. We’re told that yogurt is good for our gut health. What is your opinion of yogurt?
The reason I don’t eat yogurt often is mainly personal preference. With that being said I think that it can be part of a healthy diet (if it is high quality dairy with no additives or sugars).
In terms of the probiotic content, properly fermented yogurt can have some, although if you are eating it for that reason I would say that kifir would be a better option!
Hope that helps! Thanks for the comment! 💚
Where are you from
I’m from Toronto Canada. Although I lived in Tucson Arizona from when I was 17-21!
@@drclairelockridgend You are welcome ♥️
I don't think my dr did enough blood work. He says i only need a multi vitamin over 50. Hmmm i dont agree.
Possibly! I always say it’s great to work with a functional/ integrative practitioner that can really explain your blood work to you!